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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsDammit Hillary...
... did you *really* just praise George Bush?
I'll still vote for you, but I'm *very* disappointed in you.
TheCowsCameHome
(40,168 posts)harrose
(380 posts)TheCowsCameHome
(40,168 posts)Whatever.
canetoad
(17,161 posts)Bring up fond memories for moderate repubs.
Sophiegirl
(2,338 posts)She was explaining how she works across the aisle to accomplish things.
harrose
(380 posts)Choosing to praise W is a very poor choice.
katmondoo
(6,457 posts)NYC Liberal
(20,136 posts)It was a terrific answer.
harrose
(380 posts)She could have used an example of working with the less evil Congresspeople. She didn't have to praise the most evil person since Hitler.
NYC Liberal
(20,136 posts)LisaM
(27,813 posts)But very quickly moved on to his overall pathetic performance.
Hokie
(4,288 posts)She used 911 relief as example of working across party lines. This will register with independent voters.
Dianalaw
(8 posts)I think she is smart, playing to the real GOP. Possibly good tactics to win Republicans who cannot stomach tRump.
roamer65
(36,745 posts)She needs moderate Rethugs to vote for her. I didn't like she did it but it had to be done.
imanamerican63
(13,797 posts)She made a point that she can work well with others!
still_one
(92,201 posts)mcar
(42,334 posts)eleny
(46,166 posts)I think that was the only purpose for her bringing up W and is commitments to NY after 9/11.
Renew Deal
(81,859 posts)harrose
(380 posts)But she didn't have to praise him in front of millions of people on live television. She could have avoided it altogether.
petronius
(26,602 posts)I thought that was a good answer, showcasing her experience and diplomacy. Plus, since it seems like the Bush family is pretty much all voting for her, it reached out to any Bush pals that may need a bit more convincing...